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An end-of-day podcast with a roundup of the day's top ag, food and energy policy headlines, pushed Monday-Friday just in time for your afternoon commute.
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Tension is rising between the U.S. and Iran. Nuclear talks will resume next week between the two sides as President Trump adds to the military presence in the region. The U.S. will launch biotech investigations against China. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins says the border will stay closed to Mexican cattle imports as active NWS cases continue to grow.
American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall encouraged House Agriculture Committee members to approve a new farm bill when they consider policy next week. Duvall called on Senate Ag leaders to do likewise. Duvall says farmers are grateful for Bridge Assistance payments but said Congress needs to approve additional funds for struggling producers.
The safety of glyphosate was debated at today's Senate Confirmation Hearing for Casey Means as U.S. Surgeon General. A farm lender says significant economic challenges could be ahead if Congress doesn't act to improve domestic crop consumption. Corn growers took to their phones to share their frustration on E-15 legislation.
USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce reports farmer participation in the Bridge Assistance Program is off to an excellent start. American Soybean Association CEO Steve Censky hopes for strong RVO numbers from the EPA and additional financial assistance for producers from Congress.
Two commodity grower leaders say Congress has the power to improve the financial outlook for corn and soybean growers. American Soybean Association Chairman Caleb Ragland says farmers need the certainty of a new farm bill. National Corn Growers Chairman Kenneth Hartman says Bridge Assistance is welcomed but they need the additional demand that would come from E-15.
In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court today ruled against the Trump administration's use of emergency powers to impose tariffs on U.S. trading partners. The Justices said Congress, not the president, has the constitutional authority to levy tariffs. Following the ruling Trump said he would use a combination of statutes to replicate some of the emergency tariffs.
The USDA sees a modest easing in crop inputs and a slight increase in some commodity prices for the coming crop year. As expected the department's analysis sees fewer acres planted to corn and larger soybean acreage for the coming year. A bipartisan Soils Caucus has been launched for the 119th Congress.
Sources suggest the Environmental Protection Agency is expected to submit proposed biofuel blending quotas to the White House this week. The Trump administration hopes to finalize the measures by the end of March. Health and environmental groups are posing a legal challenge to the EPA's recission of the endangerment finding. The USDA's 102nd Outlook Forum begins tomorrow in Crystal City.
Bayer announced a proposed multi-billion dollar settlement between its indirect subsidiary Monsanto and plaintiffs alleging exposure to Roundup caused cancer. The settlement was filed today in the Circuit Court of the City of St. Louis. The USDA today announced proposed updates to federal line speed regulations in poultry and pork establishments operating under modern inspection systems. CoBank expects fewer acres planted to corn and more to soybeans in the U.S. this year.
House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson released the text of Farm Bill 2.0 today. Debate on the measure is scheduled to begin Monday, February 23rd. The Chicago Fed Reserve Bank reports higher land values over the previous year but expects agriculture credit conditions to decline this year. The Supreme Court could rule later this month on President Trump's tariffs.
Senate GOP leaders abdicated for the USMCA trade agreement this week in contrast to the Trump administrations indifference to the upcoming review of the North American deal. A Chinese news agency suggests a thawing of relations with the U.S. and an extension of the trade truce. The USDA has issued new guidance to child nutrition program directors.
Florida officials are raising concerns about pesticide traces in bread. Industry sources share the highest samples are well below government accepted limits. The Congressional council charged with developing a renewable fuel compromise faces a February 15 deadline.
The Ag Coalition for the U.S., Mexico, Canada Trade Agreement shared new study results of the benefits of the 2020 trade deal including half a million jobs and $149 billion dollars in total economic output. Today's USDA's WASDE report held few surprises for traders to consider.
Food industry groups are searching for a response to the MAHA Center commercial saying "processed food kills". The Trump administration is touting recent trade deals with India, Argentina, Guatemala, and El Salvador providing increased access for U.S. agriculture products.
Today an update on CattleCon from Nashville and a preview of this week's Agri-Pulse Newsmakers. Approaching a new year beef producers see excellent demand, good prices and opportunity to begin building inventory. The group remains concerned about animal health, hopes for regulatory reform, and seeks greater access to global markets.
Government assistance and higher cattle prices will help maintain net farm income this year according to the USDA's first forecast for 2026. A record crowd in Nashville greeted the HHS Secretary today at CattleCon. Agri-Pulse Newsmaker host Lydia Johnson reports from Music City.
President Trump spoke with Chinese leader Xi today in a move that could mean additional purchases of U.S. soybeans. A group of nearly 30 former ag leaders and executives appealed to ag leaders in Congress to take action to advert the ag economic crisis in the country. U.S., Russian and Ukrainian officials met again today following increased military activity between the two nations.
The Treasury Department’s released proposed regulations for the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit as authorized by the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act and amended by last year’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The renewable fuels industry and commodity groups welcomed the news and their intentions to weigh in during the public comment period.
President Trump announced a trade deal with India. European Union leaders are still considering a trade agreement with the U.S. NCBA leadership adopts their policy objectives for the year ahead. EPA officials weigh in on emissions and the right to repair issue.
Josh Linville, Vice President of Fertilizer for StoneX says the reason for high fertilizer prices for 2026 is beyond the scope of individual companies or even domestic fundamentals. Linville says China's export lapse and U.S. tariffs have challenged available supplies for producers this year.
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